Soviet Realism

Soviet Realism was an official artistic style adopted by the Soviet Union from the 1930s onwards, emphasizing realistic depictions of everyday life that promote communist ideals. It aimed to portray workers, peasants, and leaders as heroic and positive, celebrating the Soviet way of life. The style was characterized by clear, accessible imagery intended to inspire patriotism, unity, and loyalty to the state. While it limited artistic freedom and encouraged propagandistic content, Soviet Realism played a central role in shaping art, literature, and cinema to support the USSR's ideological goals.